https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2026/see-chatgpts-hidden-bias-about-your-state-or-city/?itid=mr_1
Feb 12, 2026
Feb 11, 2026
Trumpland Forever
"In December alone, Donald Trump has lent his name to a new class of warship that the United States will build in the coming years, to the U.S. Institute of Peace, and to Washington’s grand performing arts and music center, the renowned Kennedy Center. As of last week, it is officially called The Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center.
Even before that, the president promised to erect a triumphal arch on the National Mall, and began demolishing the East Wing to make way for a new ballroom whose gigantic dimensions will dwarf those of the White House. When it’s finished, it will be called — you guessed it — The Donald J. Trump Ballroom.
There’s also Trump Rx, a website where the government aims to offer prescription drugs at discount prices; the Trump Accounts, an investment account for children that is paid out to the recipient upon turning 18; and the Trump Gold and Platinum Cards. These offer a shortcut for individuals and companies in a hurry to obtain U.S. residency and can afford to spend amounts starting at one million dollars, described as donations to the Department of Commerce."
Personally, I will buy NOTHING witg
Trump & I
From a N.Y. Times story:
"...a Trump Penn Station, in the heart of Manhattan, would rub his nname in the faces of all those snooty New Yorkers who continue to deny him the respect he has craved for his entire adult life. No matter how rich or successful he becomes, Mr. Trump, a Queens native, remains an outer boroughs boy stewing over the contempt of his hometown’s cultural elite."
(*I too am a Queens native...another "outer Borough boy."......his home, a mansion by comparisor, was a dozen blocks or so from the modest house where I grew up, on 214th Street in Queens Village.
Trump gained a second term in part due to support among voters without a college degree; the president bested Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris by 14 points among that group, according to CNN’s exit polling in 2024, said the network’s Harry Enten.
AL.COM: Trump Weakness
"What was once a huge strength for Donald Trump has quickly become a losing issue for the president, according to a new poll.
Trump won the 2024 election in part due to his perceived strength on immigration and border security issues.
But now, six in 10 respondents in an NBC News Decision Desk/Survey Monkey poll released Wednesday say they somewhat or strongly disapproved of Trump’s handling of those issues.
That 60% figure includes 49% who strongly disapprove of Trump’s handling of immigration and border security -- 1 10% spike from last summer and 34% who said so in April, according to the poll.
Strong disapproval of independents is up 11% from August, the poll found."
Source: AL.COM story HERE.
Feb 10, 2026
Measles
Alabama population is almost completely vaccinated against Measles, but the number of cases across the country is growing.
HERE is the latest information from the CDC.
Measles (Rubeola)
Childhood reading
As a child, I loved reading the "Hardy Boys" detective novels. My best friend at the time, Steve, and I loved this book, based on the characters. We used it in our amateur efforts to detect crimes!!!
"The Hardy Boys: A Legacy of Adventure"
The Hardy Boys series features two brothers, Frank and Joe Hardy, who solve mysteries. These books have been loved by generations of young readers. The first sixteen Hardy Boys books are believed to have been written by a Canadian author named Charles Leslie McFarlane. However, he followed detailed plans for each story. These plans, called outlines, described the plot and characters.
The original ideas for these outlines came from Edward Stratemeyer, who founded the Stratemeyer Syndicate. Later, his daughters, Edna C. Squier and Harriet Adams, continued to create the outlines. Edna and Harriet also carefully edited all the books in the series until the mid-1960s. Many other writers contributed to these early books, including Amy McFarlane, John Button, and Andrew E. Svenson. Harriet Adams and Andrew E. Svenson were key in developing most of the story outlines. Starting in the late 1950s, more writers and editors joined the team. They helped update the stories to keep them fresh and exciting for new readers.
Coming up this evening
"In 1849, Edgar Allan Poe wrote "A Dream Within a Dream," a poem in which he may have reflected on the last days of his life. The author died that same year in Baltimore, Maryland, on Oct. 7 at age 40.
"All that we see or seem Is but a dream within a dream," Poe wrote.
This poem — which has themes of mortality, and of time or life slipping away like "grains of golden sand" through his fingers — is the topic of a free discussion happening Feb. 10, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at downtown's The NewSouth Bookstore, 105 Court St., Montgomery." (Source: Advertiser story HERE.
Feb 8, 2026
From The Montgomery Advertiser:
"For viewers skipping the Super Bowl halftime show tonight, Turning Point USA is offering a different halftime experience for those looking for an alternate option.
Turning Point USA, a conservative organization founded by the late Charlie Kirk, announced the lineup for its “All-American Halftime show” on Feb. 2.
Conservative commentators and President Donald Trump criticized the selection, calling it divisive and questioning his popularity, even though Bad Bunny was Spotify’s most-streamed artist globally in 2025.
Turning Point USA said the show is intended as a “family-friendly, patriotic alternative” for viewers who prefer a different halftime experience."
Jan 31, 2026
Jan 27, 2026
Meanwhile, in Alabama....
While Minnesota is violence center in the USA....here in Alabama.....no tear gas, no citizens shot...no ICE assaults.....
no, I am NOT complaining, just happy for the peace at home.
Jan 23, 2026
Jan 21, 2026
Weather/Storm Area
The north Alabama counties in the winter storm watch are Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Morgan, Marshall, Jackson, DeKalb and Cullman.
The National Weather Service in Huntsville said “moderate to heavy accumulations of snow, sleet, or ice are expected Friday night through Saturday night. Snow and sleet accumulations of at least 2 to 3 inches. Ice accumulations above one quarter of an inch. Locally higher amounts possible.”
Jan 20, 2026
Jan 19, 2026
Time Passing
As 2026 begins, it FEELS as if longer period is gone.
Time is always changing...faster and slower depending on many factors.
CBS?
From a NY Times story:
"Now, under new ownership, CBS is rapidly transforming itself into a Trump-friendly network."
Times Headline
Bleak Times in Copenhagen: Danes Feel Betrayed and Bewildered by Trump
The American president’s vow to get Greenland, the semiautonomous Danish territory, has thrown the tiny, pro-American Nordic nation into crisis.
(and why should they NOT be bewildered by tRump? The rest of the universe is!)
tRump adjetive
An unusual word used this week that seems perfect as a way to describing tRump:
[more splenetic; most splenetic] chiefly British, formal. : very angry and annoyed. splenetic political commentators. a splenetic rant.
MLK Day 2026
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BIRTHDAY - MONDAY, JANUARY 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Day each year falls on the third Monday in January, creating the first three-day weekend of 2026. The day honors the life of the slain civil rights leader and is the second federal holiday of the year.
Whether you plan to stay home or enjoy a weekend away, Americans need to know what is open and closed for the upcoming holiday weekend. Here's more on closures so you can plan ahead:
When is Martin Luther King Jr. Day in 2026?
This year, the holiday is observed on Monday, Jan. 19.
Who has the day off work, school?
All federal, state, and municipal offices will be closed in observance of the holiday on Jan. 19. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of 11 federal holidays, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Most federal workers and private sector workers are entitled to paid holiday time off. Public schools are also closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, however there are some exceptions with private schools.
Is the stock market closed on MLK Day?
The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq and bond markets will all be closed on Jan. 19. Those markets are typically open Monday through Friday, aside from select holidays.
Are banks open on MLK Day?
Banks generally close on the same days as the Federal Reserve, which follows the federal holiday schedule above in 2026. Online bank transactions also aren't typically processed on federal holidays.
However, ATMs are often available for those who need to deposit or withdraw money on federal holidays.
Is mail delivered on MLK Day? Is the Post Office open?
The United States Post Office is also closed on all federal holidays in 2026 and does not deliver regular mail on those days.
The Post Office does still deliver items sent through Priority Mail Express on federal holidays, however. And customers can still "order stamps, print shipping labels, order boxes and other mail supplies, and request package pickups" on USPS.com during federal holidays, according to AARP.
Will FedEx and UPS have deliveries and pickups on MLK Day?
FedEx will operate on a modified schedule for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, according to its website.
No UPS pickup or delivery service is offered on Jan. 19. However, UPS Express Critical service will be available that day, according to its website.
Are libraries and DMV offices open on MLK Day?
Public libraries will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) branches across the Empire State are also closed for the federal holiday.
City of Montgomery sanitation schedule" Monday & Thursday routes worked Tuesday (1/20/2026) only.
Tuesday & Friday routes worked Wednesday (1/21/2026) only.
Curbside trash is not scheduled.
Jan 18, 2026
MLK Day in Montgomery
WWW.MONTGOMERYAL.GOV
As of October 17, 2025
2025 SANITATION HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
NEW YEAR'S DAY - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 - WORKING
No scheduled route changes.
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BIRTHDAY - MONDAY, JANUARY 20 - CLOSED
Monday & Thursday routes worked Tuesday & Thursday.
Tuesday & Friday routes worked Wednesday & Friday.
Curbside trash is not scheduled.
PRESIDENTS' DAY - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 - WORKING
No scheduled route changes.
CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY - MONDAY, APRIL 28 - WORKING
No scheduled route changes.
MEMORIAL DAY- MONDAY, MAY 26 - CLOSED
Monday & Thursday routes worked Tuesday & Thursday.
Tuesday & Friday routes worked Wednesday & Friday.
Curbside trash is not scheduled.
JEFFERSON DAVIS' BIRTHDAY - MONDAY, JUNE 2 - WORKING
No scheduled route changes.
JUNETEENTH - THURSDAY, JUNE 19 - CLOSED
Monday & Thursday routes worked Monday & Wednesday.
Tuesday & Friday routes no change.
Curbside trash is not scheduled.
FOURTH OF JULY - FRIDAY, JULY 4 - CLOSED
Monday & Thursday routes worked Monday (3/30/2025) only.
Tuesday & Friday routes worked Tuesday (4/1/2025) only.
Curbside trash is not scheduled.
LABOR DAY - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 - CLOSED
Monday & Thursday routes worked Tuesday & Thursday.
Tuesday & Friday routes worked Wednesday & Friday.
Curbside trash is not scheduled.
COLUMBUS DAY - MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 - WORKING
No scheduled route changes.
VETERANS' DAY - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 - WORKING
No scheduled route changes.
THANKSGIVING DAY - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28 -
CLOSED
Monday & Thursday routes worked Monday (11/24/2025) only.
Tuesday & Friday routes worked Tuesday (11/25/2025) only.
Curbside trash is not scheduled.
CHRISTMAS DAY - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25 AND DECEMBER 26 - CLOSED
Monday & Thursday routes worked Monday (12/22/2025) only.
Tuesday & Friday routes worked Tuesday (12/23/2025) only.
Curbside trash is not scheduled.
NY Times Headline
"Bleak Times in Copenhagen: Danes Feel Betrayed and Bewildered by Trump
The American president’s vow to get Greenland, the semiautonomous Danish territory, has thrown the tiny, pro-American Nordic nation into crisis."
If it truly is a "Pro American" nation, how can there be a crisis?
HERE is the story.
End of Kay Ivey's term as Governor---1 year from today.
Jan 17, 2026
"We'll sue!"
The President's Media Hack to the CBS crew:
“He said, ‘Make sure you guys don’t cut the tape, make sure the interview is out in full,” Ms. Leavitt said in an even tone, according to a recording of the exchange obtained by The New York Times.
“Yeah, we’re doing it, yeah,” Mr. Dokoupil responded.
Ms. Leavitt replied: “He said, ‘If it’s not out in full, we’ll sue your ass off.’”
And Dokoupil agreed????????????????????????????????
Source: Here.
“If you look at some of the images out of Minneapolis last night. Look at this vehicle, look at what it says: It says ‘F ICE.’ You have these individuals who are putting their middle finger -- proudly so -- at the camera,” Leavitt said.
“People don’t do this without encouragement from people in power who make it feel like it’s O.K.,” the press secretary continued.
And let's not forget this:
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